Sinawali - the Easiest Way to Learn this Vital Double Stick Drill

The double stick sinawali motion is super important if you're training with weapons - you can use it for double sticks, single stick, sword and dagger, or even empty hands. But it can be tough to learn! In this video I show you the easiest way to get good at this drill fast.

[PropagandaMinister]

I went from watching a Romanian choir singing a Filipino folk song then went saw a suggestion of foreigners doing the tinkling dance and then I saw this. Great explanation, definitely a good suggestion.

[Shadow-bxri]

From your tutorial I learnt the very basic steps of the sinawali and you are the sole reason I started practicing it. Respect to you

[annetorswick]

You're such a talented man! I never realized how many styles of martial arts you know. That is real dedication!

[Liesl_Cigarboxguitar]

Amazing! Your technique of starting at the end really worked for me.. I am left handed, and within 10 minutes I was getting a smooth rhythm.. Within 30 minutes, becoming quicker and more fluid... Thanks, I'm really getting into this sinawali..

[victorgeorge]

More self-defense videos please. These videos are a great addition to Jiu Jitsu for self-defense.

[clarecao]

What a easy but effective way to start learning the kali! Thanks!

[arjunmurmu]

my name is arjun murmu and i am from india i love your sinawali defence style . Had been a desire to learn defence technics since childhood . But there was no learning environment . I have to learn sinawali style

[simoneriksson]

After just a little bit of training with this video I could do this drill with speed and power! Great teacher!

[geu]

Amazing video sifu, thank you very much! By far the quickest way I have ever seen to learn Sinawali.
One consideration that was a bit confusing. Initially said was forehand, backhand, forehand (that snaps back under to backhand chambered position.) But then you said forehand follow-thru, backhand follow-thru, snap-backhand.
Semantics but initially it was confusing because the last motion seems to be upper forehand with the snap back to the backhand position as the other arm just articulates a small amount and retracts to the upper forehand chambered position. Regardless it makes it so easy to get started on flowing to all different variations without really having to mess up the flow with breaking up the motions.

[markangelogarcia]

I learned this during a school group demonstration in high school it was a class performance. And until now I haven't forgot the hand movements it's like it's already engraved on your head once you learned and got used to the hand movements.

[taekwondomaster]

Thank you so much Sifu. This also works with other weapons as well such as swords, hook swords, nunchakus, ect.

[rocee]

one of the better tutorials on you tube

[elnacho]

YES! The 3rd motion (forehand that RETRACTS) is the KEY to make everything flow onto the 4th, 5th & 6th motions. Of course it is also key on the 6th motion to keep on going. May I suggest that the 1st motion would ideally block your attacker's incoming weapon. The 2nd motion would then break the wrist or forearm that your attacker is using to hold his/her weapon. The 3rd motion would then either target your attacker's head or neck or other arm. RETRACTING would then place you in the position to defend against your attacker from the opposite direction, in case he/she wishes to continue getting hurt. Maraming Salamat po! Thank you very much sir!

[charleswilson]

Thank you for the video. Actually started learning this yesterday. You articulate it well. Have a blessed day.

[REEE_Larson]

amazing technique -- thank you for breaking it down like this

[darryllh]

Very well explained, keep up the great teaching 😊👍

[isferfun]

Practicing your 3 movements starting today till my elbows sore. Very nice and make sense instructions. Thumbs up and Thank you!

[bertypantiane]

Hello MR this will be a great help for me thanks a lot again

[hoofheartedicemelted]

The more I watch this the more it makes sense. Now to actually practice. If this works this gentleman will have taught me Sinawali. Who knows what direction this will lead.

[jsz]

Man, you are really good teacher, like in school class room.... perfect